Kropinski Ludwik, Miscellaneous Writings of a Former General of the Polish Army and a Member of Many Learned Societies [1844] [leather binding].

Kropinski Ludwik, Miscellaneous writings of the former jenerał Wojsk Polskich and many learned societies member, order of Jan Milikowski, Lwów-Stanisławów-Tarnów 1844, p. 316, dimensions 14.5 x 20 cm. Portrait 1 (copperplate), illustrated plates 27 (intaglio and 2 etchings). nice piece. Condition b. good, beautiful leather binding, gilt lettering, embossing. Minor stains inside.

A collection of literary works by Ludwik Kropinski (1767-1844) general, bibliophile, poet, playwright and novelist. The volume contains poems, songs, prayers and dramatic works. Text in decorative frame. Edition decorated with a copperplate portrait of the author and 29 illustrations, including two etchings by Kajetan Wincenty Kielisinski (1808-1849), a graphic artist, draughtsman, and librarian employed by Titus Dzialynski to look after the Kórnik book collection.